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The Bank Holiday Weekend of 25/26 August presented us with very mixed weather but that did not deter the enthusiastic visitors to the Art Exhibition and Sale organised by the Friends of Pulloxhill Church. Having digested the very high standard of artwork on display many visitors joined the PCC and helpers in the marquee to … Read more
Another brave soft toy being lowered from the tower by Brian and George on Sunday 22nd July after the family service which celebrated teddy bears and other much loved albeit silent family members. Gillian led the service in which the children (and some adults) introduced their soft toys and everyone agreed that although they were … Read more
Following his Priesting at St Albans Abbey on 30th June, Ian took his first Communion Service at Pulloxhill on Sunday 1st July. Members of all three churches plus his friends and family helped to celebrate this special occasion with Ian who is held in high esteem and affection across the Benefice. Ian’s choice of hymns … Read more
Beautifully decorated trees in the churchyard helped to make the Tree Fest another amazing community event with money raised for the Friends of Pulloxhill Church and the St John’s (Sue Ryder) Hospice at Moggerhanger. Well done to the organisers and all the enthusiastic volunteers who decorated the village in the most imaginative of ways and … Read more
Sensational singers Brilliant brass band Hilarious humour Fabulous food Awesome auction Riveting raffle Wonderful weather The Summer concert led by Hilary Parks and the Pulloxhill Singers went with a swing accompanied by the Toddington Town Brass Band. A varied programme was interspersed with humorous stories and a very amusing ‘lecture’ from Dave on the various … Read more
The Anglican Communion celebrates the Feast of St George on April 23rd and at Pulloxhill for the first time in many years we are delighted that our ‘Verger’ has been able to find a way to fly the St George’s Cross from the tower of the church. This has caused much comment and appreciation amongst … Read more
SOWING THE SEEDS Gillian led a lovely family service on 22nd April celebrating ‘Creation’. We followed the story of the flood and the children chose different items from a selection representing God’s creations. The service ended with all the congregation sowing wild flower seeds in a specially prepared bed in the churchyard. We pray and … Read more
We are so lucky in Pulloxhill to have some great volunteers who turn up cheerfully when requested to carry out tasks to help maintain the church. This morning a group of eleven got together for a cleaning party and worked tirelessly for three hours giving the church a good Spring clean. This was in addition … Read more
After the period of Lent when the church is bare of flowers it is so lovely to see the church on Easter Day decorated with beautiful displays of lilies. The Easter morning Communion was celebrated in the churchyard with the brazier warming up the congregation who were able to appreciate the views across the hills. … Read more
Good Friday Walk of Witness The Good Friday Service started from the village green and continued with the impressive cross being carried through the village to the church. A beautiful service followed with readings, congregational hymns and wonderful anthems sung by the choir accompanied by our organist John Hemmings. After the reflections and prayers the … Read more